The Kwanzaa Album

Women of the Calabash

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 30, 1998)
• Original Release Date: November 30, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Bermuda Reefs
• ASIN: B00000GUYJ
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #82,874 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

After thrilling audiences for over 20 years with their dynamic stage presence and original blend of vocals and percussion, Women of the Calabash are creating quite a buzz with their much anticipated debut album.
BAND MEMBERS:
Madeleine Yayodele Nelson
Mayra Casales
Marsha Perry Starkes

Product Description

The Kwanzaa Album is the premier authentic collection of music inspired by and based upon the ideals, stories, and history of this most important African-American holiday. It provides meaningful music for the Kwanzaa holiday season and throughout the year.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A dynamic CD!, February 17, 2001

By	AfroAmericanHeritage (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This album is the premier authentic collection of music inspired by and based upon the ideals, stories and history of Kwanzaa. In addition to a wide range of instrumental pieces, the album features eight specifically chosen vocal performances, ranging from traditional African songs to contemporary composed pieces. A standout for me is "Mya Si Grei", a traditional song which originated in Guyana, sung by enslaved Africans and passed down to their children. The lyrics roughly translate into "Even though we are here in these terrible conditoins, we are still the same proud, noble people we always were." I also enjoyed Jody Gray's a capella arrangement of "Lift Every Voice" performed with the Free Voices of Praise Choir. This is a dynamic, beautiful CD, one I highly recommend to celebrate Black History any time of year.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Teachers should add this album to their collection!, February 21, 1999

By A Customer

What a great collection of music to share with children during Black History Month! (Not to mention during the holiday season.) My elementary students loved listening to the music and learning about Africa. Thanks for selling this album!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You only have to love music to love this album., March 20, 1999

By A Customer

Women of the Calabash are simply magic. Their harmony and voices are among the most beautiful sounds I've ever heard. It's easy to lose yourself in their music and messages. A must have for any music collection.